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Bed Bath & Beyond, like many traditional retailers, is struggling with declining in-store traffic. Its e-commerce operations show promise, with sales growth of more than 20% in recent quarters. But it's a case of too little too late, as digital sales still comprise only a small portion of Bed Bath & Beyond's total revenue.

Worse still, with online juggernaut Amazon.com offering an ever-growing selection of home goods, it's going to be increasingly difficult for Bed Bath & Beyond to compete successfully in the e-commerce arena going forward. With more and more retail purchases shifting online every year

There is hope that a private equity buyer could make a bid for Bed Bath & Beyond. Staples -- another struggling retailer -- recently received such an offer

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